Horsey Mere

Horsey Mere is one of the Norfolk Broads in the east of England; it is one of the more northerly broads close to the North Sea coast.

Horsey Mere
Yachts on Horsey Mere
Horsey Mere
Location	Norfolk Broads
Coordinates	52.74190°N 1.62672°E / 52.74190; 1.62672
Catchment area	82 hectares (200 acres)
Basin countries	United Kingdom
Surface area	33 hectares (82 acres)
Max. depth	1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in)
Water volume	491,313 cubic metres (17,350,600 cu ft)
Surface elevation	1.1 metres (3 ft 7 in)

It is reached by Hickling Broad and the River Thurne. The nearest settlements are Horsey and West Somerton.

Horsey Mere is part of Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The mere is owned by the National Trust, as is Horsey Windpump.^[1]

The mere has a catchment area of 82 hectares (200 acres), a maximum depth of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in), and a surface area of 33 hectares (82 acres). The volume of water held in the mere is approximately 491,313 cubic metres (17,350,600 cu ft).^[2][3]

Horsey Open Regatta

A regatta open to all broads craft is held on the mere each summer.^[4] There are various informal race fixtures, all are open to private and hire craft.

Winter waterbirds refuge

Between the start of November and the end of February boat access on the mere is limited to navigation between the end of Meadow Dyke and the Staithe.^[5]

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